@2:17 taxi drivers are always stupid they just want to get a good profit from there passengers or not be late for there break or get to a customer. people should take buses.
Hazard lights are so I can take my austin mini up the town, bung it in the bus stop, put on the lights, give my money to the tote, cross the road back into my mini and away I go.
I don't have time to go fumbling around after spaces that don't exist. It saves the environment.
the driving in this country is utterly fukin disgusting laws should be this on your mobile ok no prob £300 fine 3 points 2nd time 500 6 points 3rd time 1000 find 6 month ban d&d ok 5k fine 3 yr ban do it again ok 5k fine 12 month jail ban for life sit in middle lane driving like a mug you all do it 65mph ban for 6 months 1000 fine do it again 2yr ban ban car crushed at side of rd if your caught driving in any bad way id give out savage punishments ppl would be shiting it in case i got em
Really good video. I can't believe it has so many dislikes though. I suspect that people who engage in these weak behaviours hit dislike to cope with their guilt.
When it comes to driving, people that drive defensively are few and far between.
Your tip about slowing to let others pass is so important. I hate it when I'm stuck behind someone at 80km/hr, then when the passing lane comes they speed up to 105km/hr.
Seriously a good video man. A great service to the internet.
Here's one for you OBEY THE TWO SECOND RULE!!!!!!! while you was slagging off the drivers in front for tailgating so was you! you was less than two seconds away so you was also being a hazard! Don't go giving me the bullshit that it's your camera making it look like you are far enough back but the road bumps give it away that your driving is bad as well! my god your a hypocrite.
@danglebearing It's not that trivial, bad habits lead to bad driving, careless behaviour, accidents. Plenty haven't seen the point of this video, and plenty drive like idiots.
@gardenspoon Actually, this is quite an informative video and can teach even the most experienced motorist a thing or two and help remind the better motorists why we need to do certain things. If only every driver learned from the clips in this video, then maybe our roads would be safer and less people killed.
@gardenspoon As a knew driver i have noticed all these things already on the road and i have only been driving for 6 months, and this is a really good video but i would say that your right with the choosing a lower gear going down a hill so that when you brake the person can tell that there somthing happening rather than guessing but in that person's defence you dont get taught that. Its the same as you dont get taght how to engine brake witch i found out how to the hard way when driving on ice.
@mentalextra The average driver needs to see videos like this, watch and listen, and not get defensive, then they can improve their skills by simply thinking about what they do and how they drive.
The problem at 2:11 happens with me a lot but you would think that if you were in a lane and you wanted or needed to change lanes and that a dirver behind you would see you and let you into the lane.
@gardenspoon How exactly? Unless you stopped and asked you wouldn't know. Some car problems can cause a car to not restart until the engine is cool, so even if you saw the driver pull away, that is no proof the car did not break down.
Should be more of this oln her to highlight the need for car drivers to be aware of how crap their driving really is, I'm a professional driver and have to pass a CPC every 5 years, car drivers get a license and then drive untill they're 70 without having to do any further tests. It ridicolous that this happens. If i undertake a car in lane 1 because the car in lane 2 is only doing 50mph, why am i at fault? Car drivers should by law take a test evry 5 years to keep up to date with new laws.
3:46 brake lights! best practice is in fact to keep your foot on the brake when stopped until you note the vehicle behind you has stopped! this comes from the Advanced Drivers Course.
@mikesndbs That's exactly what I do, it makes sense, and certainly more sense than leaving your foot there whilst the driver behind is struggling to see. Thanks. :)
@gardenspoon :-) yep, I got the IAM Book how to be a better driver, full of really good tips to staying safe and using less petrol as well! :-) good work on your videos!
@mikesndbs That's great. I read an advanced driving book when I first passed my test and have always applied the things in there, plus always being aware, anticipating what could happen next has kept me out of trouble ... until I made this video, then I got a lot of abuse, ha ha!!!
BTW, I noticed you tried to do a video response to this before, you're welcome to post it again.
you assume everyone is out to annoy other drivers, when often 1 out of how many thousand cars you will pass in a days recording are actualy in an emergency situation of some kind
If only everyone watched this video.. I know I'm not the best driver but I try to drive safely and courteously, but I fucking hate when people don't use their handbrakes!
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dont waste ur time posting this shit u cunt ur a boring dickhead. i drive like a cunt to piss off people like you. im 18 and have a vxr aswell. bet u has a shit car
@bleedingouttheeyes1 "bet u has a shit car"? This shows the degree of your intelligence, you can't even spell 'have'! Another scary thing about your comment is that for some reason you seem to believe that the better a persons car, the better the driver they are. Absolutely fantastic. It's twats like you that endanger other peoples lives when you come up to someone in a smaller car and HAVE to overtake or tailgate just because "they has shit car".
@jbdtaylor so what do u have? golf? punto? arsemobile?
yes people with good cars ( i am 18 anjd have bmw 7 series we need to get rid of the shits with the poor rust buckets so u pull up behind and make them moveover to the shoulder where they belong. grow a pair dikwad
@bleedingouttheeyes1 your stupid you know y cause your young and think you know everything but you wont when you get in an accident cause of a bad driver o wait you are one its stuipid to piss other drivers off but you are stuipid so hm you wont learn a thing till something bad happens to you you dumbshit
I applaud you for this video. Without any aggression you constructively point out these all-to-common bad driving habits. Maybe some folks will pay more attention after this!
And thanks for pointing out these over-bright brake lights. Although the criticism should be directed at car makers and the authorities that permit such engineering blunders. Just the same with modern turn indicators under clear, white glass: Almost impossible to see on bright, sunny days!
All very good safety tips, but there's a problem. You present such a sane and logical argument that the bad drivers simply can't understand. "You know what I'm doing, and you know how to avoid me, so what's the problem?" they'll think, and continue driving like garbage. Then again, maybe that's just in America. :)
Whilst your observations and comments are in most cases well explained and should be "common sense" I am not too sure about your suggesting that drivers should release the foot brake and use hand brake to avoid brake light glare at junctions etc. With the brake lights 'on' it tells approaching drivers that the car is either stopped or slowing to stop which provides early warning to approaching drivers to slow down (not just the driver who is directly behind them).
@tomburley I keep my foot on the brake until someone is behind, then it I consider to be their job to do the same if they want to keep safe. Of course; the line of traffic and the red light should already be enough.
@gardenspoon And that is the fundemental problem - the assumption that all drivers can, and will always, behave correctly. Part of the reason for the introduction of the upper central rear brake light was to enable drivers to see "through the car in front" to get a better picture of what is happening on the road ahead.
You reliance on other drivers to have fully operational brakes, that work clearly and for them to follow your "last in line shows brakes" theory is not correct road practice.
@tomburley Okay, you make a valid point there, but the idea of the video was to point drivers in the direction of thinking about what they do. Also, I stand by the point of brake-lights being far too bright - if you find yourself with red dots being temporarily being burnt into the back of your eyes it can't be a good thing, plus the key to safe driving is observation and not ever-brightening lights.
@g4rdenspoon I couldn't agee more with brake lights always seeming to be far to bright....except when it's very misty or in fog. Worse case is in rain at night when all lanes of the motorway ahead of you seem to be totally glowing red (partly because people seem to think that Fog lights should be used in heavy rain)
Maybe modern LED brake lights should strobe or stagger there "bright" cycle?
@tomburley That's a good idea. I wonder if there's lens technology available that could make the lights bright from a distance, but much dimmer close up ... that'd be interesting. The point about that red wash across the lanes is interesting, but at least one knows to keep a distance in those circumstances. I agree too about the fog lights in the rain - that is a pain - front or rear. What gets me is when you're behind some and light mist comes over and they slap-on the fogs!!! :0
@EmmaBeeba Oh I see. Yes, there a lot of people that don't like their faults being pointed out, and would prefer to continue in their ignorance rather than applying a little thought. Thanks.
I was in Utah once on a section of Interstate which had 7 lanes each way. The driver of a Hummer merged into traffic and across all 7 lanes without looking. 3 people nearly crashed during this.
I live in Florida and so there are tons of old people who drive about 10 below the speed limit. Luckily old people all drive the same sort of cars here so you can keep from getting stuck behind them if you keep an eye out.
Worst road for me is one leading into Bolton thats not far from the hospital. Its an asian community, and they double park, so that one car actually takes up a lane in the road. For some reason hazard lighst are used as if this makes it legal. Imagine you have cars on your right and infront of you is a parked car in the middle of the road... there must be so many accidents.
you missed the U turners and the guys that are right on your pumper with no intention to pass. this happenes to me when were up a hill at a red light and some idiots give no more than 2 inches space from their front bumper to my cars nack bumper. thats stupid when people with standard cars sometimes roll backwoeds before they move forward when the lights turn green
the audi going downhill did nothing wrong, seriously. My car has automatic gearbox aswell and switching lower gears is not possible, so i HAVE to use breaks. And break lights on dont necessary mean that some one is stopping, but it does give you an idea that there might be something hazardous ahead so you should be aware as well. Oh and apply handbrake when stopping? Come on, this is bullshit, if LED lights hurts your eyes put on sunglasses or something.
@kr0pp Put sunglasses on ... what ...? This is an advise video for those that drive badly, and how easily one can drive better. it doesn't seem to help the apathetic ignoramuses that I'd hoped for.
Mostly nitpicks. Apply handbrake for prolonged stops? Don't brake down hills? Someone parking slightly crooked? Mini driver blocking delivery drivers? A few feet ahead the whole side street was open. The M-class driver was faced by a cyclist and a truck around a blind curve. They applied brakes as most drivers would in that situation.
Come to America if you want to see some truly bad driving.
@fuguf1sh you drive better in america than you think. Go to russia to witness some astonishlingly bad driving, the sad thing is...it can get even worse than russia (india, pakistan etc.)
@fuguf1sh Nitpicks; maybe, but in this country the standards are set for a reason, those ignoring the common sense out-lined in this video are idiots too.
Nice vid. I can really relate to it as i spend most of my life on the road and these are most of my pet hates! You just forgot to mention the people who think they don't need to indicate on roundabouts, the people who pull out infront of you then drive ridiculously slow or the people that think every road is a 40 mph limit! ha ha. it's a shame these people can't take public transport and leave the roads clear for us professionals.. atleast then insurance premiums wouldn't be sky high!!
@discobeat85 Opinion is pretty much divided on this video: there are those that agree and those that cannot see the points I am making; glad you agree, thanks.
You can't rely on engine braking to maintain speed while going down hill, diesels and turbo cars don't have as strong a braking effect. Going down some steep hills in first gear I still cover the brakes to control speed. Modern brakes shouldn't overheat, and you can brake constantly forever as long as the discs are losing heat faster than it's being generated. I really wouldn't consider this a bad drivign habbit. Just keep your eyes on the road ahead of the car you're following.
@kingpinsam1 I have a turbo diesel, and while it doesn't have the same engine braking as some of the petrol engine cars I owned before it still works. Although the brakes on modern cars are better at dealing with constant braking they are not perfect, also, you'll still not be able to warn anyone behind should you need to brake hard.
You are absolutely right! And in the States some people have the same behavior.
I have a camera fixed in my car for a few days so far and I already caught a few that really should go on youtube for shame. And I will compile a similar video soon.
brakes wont over heat under constant light braking,nor will the brake fluid boil.
maybe learn how things work before commenting on them??
old people should be banned,peolpe that cant park should get fined,and people that drive around slowly filming others and moaning about them need slapping.
@sripower Yes they will I have seen it for myself. I had a slightly sticky caliper once and the fluid woul boil very quickly - it's a fact - it's a well known fact.
For your information: I don't drive slowly at all.
@gardenspoon no they wont,if you have a sticky caliper then maybe,but if your such a safe driver why are you driving round with defective brakes you moron,your moaning about others driving then you admit to driving a defective and possibly dangerous vehicle.
@sripower I didn't leave it that way, I fixed it. Anyway, I see no point in talking to you as you are obviously the type of dickhead that displays all of the bad habits I mention in my video. Of all the comments I've recieved so far there seems to be two types - those that make an effort to drive as well as they can, and those that see no point. The latter make stupid remarks that show their ignorance.
@sripower Yes, moron, even light CONSTANT (key operating word there) braking will overheat a braking system. They're designed to stop your car, not to regulate speed, fuckstick. Read your driver's manual before you post your ignorance on the internet.
The same thing happens here in the states. The other night I was almost hit by someone who did not have their hedlights on when they should have. My car has daytime running lights that turn on automatically when I start the car.
1:15 what obstruction is the driver causing ? none as far as I can see, cars can easily drive around the vehicle.
1:20 I suggest you ask the petrol stations to provide parking spaces then !
1:40 again how do you know the driver wasnt loading or unloading ? which is allowable on double yellows, if he were on the zig zags then different matter as he would be causing an obstruction to the crossing users which is an offence.
1. I got around him, but there was an obstruction - cars wanting to pull out from the left would find me in the way. It is of course unecessary for this driver to park, and basically lazy.
2. The petrol station has plenty of spaces.
3. The driver wasn't unloading - that I can forgive - it is simply laziness and arrogance. The car isn't difficult for me to get around, but so many times a bus can't, and we end up with a queue of traffic.
0:36 why is the driver arrogant ? may be they are disabled and are allowed to park there, maybe they are loading or unloading ?
0:50 may be theres nowhere else to park for them, I myself have to park on an A road which does cause problems...I have no choice !
1:03 not the greatest of places to park...but then again are they parked ? the drivers side window is clearly open so they may well have been waiting ?
1:13 looks to me as thought they are picking up / loading ?
@podraigporridge What they are doing wrong is in the narration. However, if you can't SEE what's wrong here then your driving skills are obviously lacking.
@gardenspoon No gardenspoon. The fact that I am viewing this video means that I agree with you on a certain level. It also means that I consider myself to be a driver that knows what they are doing, and therefore considers everyone else to be stupid (lets face it, they are)
But crapping on about brakes overheating.... seriously. I would say about 5 percent of Automatic drivers would EVER drop the gear whilst going down hill.
Spend a few weeks in Bradford and you will see what real BAD driving is!!! You'll be lucky if you make it out with your car in one piece.
There was some rather thoughtless and inconsiderate driving here, but compared to what I'm used to seeing, this is like watching someone complain for 5 minutes about a light drizzle when I am used to dealing with a monsoon. Almost funny.
@gardenspoon park where ever you like in supermarket car parks because lines and signs are completely meaningless in them, lines and signs and even the disabled bays etc arent worth the paint they are marked with, they are only there for show and as a part of the original planning application.
@muckychimney What's wrong with parking within the lines, and leaving whoever you are parked next some room to open their door? People at the supermarket really piss me off. Those people who leave their trolley resting against someones bumper, and lazy sods who use the disabled bays when they have no blue badge. People can be very ignorant.
I have never agreed so much with a video before. I was constantly laughing and nodding my head in agreement. Most of the things i see on the road are downright dangerous, and spend ages wondering how they past their test. I am glad, in a strange way, to know that i am not alone in witnessing stupidity on the roads.
i should move from america O.O i went to LA and i make those drivers look like fools O.O i always leave atleast 50 + feet infront of me ... where the others 5 feet is normal O.O i saw some guy driving next to me texting on his phone ... 40 seconds ... my mom was looking at him and timing ... 40 seconds he never looked up at the road
Agree that those LED brake lights are way too bright as are the LED traffic lights newly installed on a roundabout near where I live. Also agree about those idiots who park on the wrong side of the road with their headlights on...as at 4:35
@TheDepotCat Thanks. What bothers me about these LED lights is that your eyes will adjust to this brightness, and that isn't such a good thing in the dark; it makes ill-lit road objects more difficult to see, and my eyesight is good, but there are many that don't see that well.
@gardenspoon My friend works on the railways and they have got LED signals on some lines. Because they are so bright most drivers cannot look at them at night...They just pull the sun blind down. Those that do apparently complain that when they blink the light is ingrained into their eyes like a flash from a camera. As you say they are constantly having to get used to bright lights and then darkness leading to fatigue....
@gardenspoon Those LED railway signals are very bright so they can be seen in direct sunlight. But drivers complain that they are too bright at night. Despite that brightness apparently they don't shine out through the fog as the old filament signals do. Management are aware, so what are they doing...erm...installing even more of them..!! even in tunnels where the sun dosn't shine..!!!! I don't know what the Unions are doing about it. Better not mention the train Co. that my friend works for.
Agree that those LED brake lights are way too bright as are the LED traffic lights newly installed on a roundabout near where I live. Also agree about those idiots who park on the wrong side of the road with their headlights on...as at 4:35. I wouldn't license some car drivers to push a shopping trolley.
@B4GR1X I see. Well you are completely wrong, I drive in a defensive manner, but I don't drive slowly, or get in anyone's way, I drive in such a way where I constantly thinking, and that's why I've made a video like this, because how unimportant you see some of my issues with the people drive - they are the kind of things I spot and and know that they can improve. If that's all you've got to say that's fine with me, because you are not making a good argument, and I think you know it.
@gardenspoon Some point's you made are valid, but some point's are stupid. For example when you decide to turn your light's off when your at traffic light's to prove a point to the vehicle infront of you because his brake light's are blinding you. Firstly i don't think any one give's a fuk that you turn your light's off, secondly you need to go spec saver's if your getting blinded by brake light. Twat.
@B4GR1X Well I'm glad you think that some of my points are valid, that's a start. Now, brake lights, I will always apply my handrake at the traffic lights to avoid dazzling the driver behind, I think it's common curtosy. On occasion I have know other drivers notice me turn of my lights and do something about it, regardless, the fact I have mentioned it in this video may help some people to think a little bit more. continued...
However, the kind of people that go around calling people 'twats' for pointing something that only takes a little common sense and thought are unlikey to change any of their bad habits. So, I will presume that either you cannot drive, or don't give a shit about imrpoving your skills.
@gardenspoon Let me tell you that OVER cautious driver's cause more accident's then cautions driver's because their so worried about hitting something and have no confidence. People like come under that category! That's all i've got to say!
@B4GR1X I'd agree; over-cautious drivers do cause accidents, they get in the way, they are a pain. But in your comment you've just said that you are an over-cautios driver.
@gardenspoon U are naive gardenspoon, u ever been to Indonesia? u shuld check out the traffic there and the way people drive. ull be makin video every second ur in a car. naive little boy with his little camera. see the world before makin a fool outta urself
I am just hoping you have someone else recording this or a still camera u r not messing with other wise you too area bad driver pmsl
teamvikingladybird 2 days ago
At 2.07 2.14 you were well under the Two Seconds and esp. 2.14 with wet roads it's the 4 sec rule
TheSnugPub 1 week ago
lol your right but i think this video is hilarious at how angry you get, RAGE!!!!!!!
xFathead41x 2 weeks ago
Good vid m8 thought it was just me that noticed how many awfull drivers there are
fozzieboy100 2 weeks ago
@2:17 taxi drivers are always stupid they just want to get a good profit from there passengers or not be late for there break or get to a customer. people should take buses.
georgetheguniea 2 weeks ago
Hazard lights are so I can take my austin mini up the town, bung it in the bus stop, put on the lights, give my money to the tote, cross the road back into my mini and away I go.
I don't have time to go fumbling around after spaces that don't exist. It saves the environment.
Doomsday2060 2 weeks ago
the driving in this country is utterly fukin disgusting laws should be this on your mobile ok no prob £300 fine 3 points 2nd time 500 6 points 3rd time 1000 find 6 month ban d&d ok 5k fine 3 yr ban do it again ok 5k fine 12 month jail ban for life sit in middle lane driving like a mug you all do it 65mph ban for 6 months 1000 fine do it again 2yr ban ban car crushed at side of rd if your caught driving in any bad way id give out savage punishments ppl would be shiting it in case i got em
reginaldperin 3 weeks ago
probably one of the most intelligent vids on youtube..
Xylonmetazolin 4 weeks ago
Really good video. I can't believe it has so many dislikes though. I suspect that people who engage in these weak behaviours hit dislike to cope with their guilt.
When it comes to driving, people that drive defensively are few and far between.
Your tip about slowing to let others pass is so important. I hate it when I'm stuck behind someone at 80km/hr, then when the passing lane comes they speed up to 105km/hr.
Seriously a good video man. A great service to the internet.
intolerance100 1 month ago
And these are the very people that will cause the biggest uproar when a semi has to come through for a delivery and takes the side of their car off.
iPROFITDON 1 month ago
You picked up all my observations of idiot and inconsiderate drivers. Boils my piss to be honest.
stevomegatron 2 months ago
What if you drive an automatic that doesn't have manual mode or a handbrake? Therefore need to use the brakes alot?
Slaterking2010 2 months ago
Good.
Mdudeman13 3 months ago
you're a dick, just saying.
jamesvmarsden 3 months ago
Here's one for you OBEY THE TWO SECOND RULE!!!!!!! while you was slagging off the drivers in front for tailgating so was you! you was less than two seconds away so you was also being a hazard! Don't go giving me the bullshit that it's your camera making it look like you are far enough back but the road bumps give it away that your driving is bad as well! my god your a hypocrite.
fresky74 3 months ago
LOL @ Your RAGE over trivial driving incidents, RAGE ON LOL
danglebearing 4 months ago 2
@danglebearing It's not that trivial, bad habits lead to bad driving, careless behaviour, accidents. Plenty haven't seen the point of this video, and plenty drive like idiots.
gardenspoon 4 months ago 3
@gardenspoon Actually, this is quite an informative video and can teach even the most experienced motorist a thing or two and help remind the better motorists why we need to do certain things. If only every driver learned from the clips in this video, then maybe our roads would be safer and less people killed.
1100HondaCB 1 month ago
@gardenspoon As a knew driver i have noticed all these things already on the road and i have only been driving for 6 months, and this is a really good video but i would say that your right with the choosing a lower gear going down a hill so that when you brake the person can tell that there somthing happening rather than guessing but in that person's defence you dont get taught that. Its the same as you dont get taght how to engine brake witch i found out how to the hard way when driving on ice.
v7wul 2 weeks ago
enjoyable video thank you
chaliria 4 months ago
@chaliria Thank you :)
gardenspoon 4 months ago
These silly English people are all driving on the wrong side of the road too.
Rieksfier 5 months ago
@Rieksfier you are also a dick.
jamesvmarsden 3 months ago
LMAO only the british would make a fuss about looking like a big ripe tomato hahaha get over it!!
CandyLaStar 5 months ago
We all see the problems, what are the solutions!
mentalextra 5 months ago
@mentalextra The average driver needs to see videos like this, watch and listen, and not get defensive, then they can improve their skills by simply thinking about what they do and how they drive.
gardenspoon 5 months ago
The problem at 2:11 happens with me a lot but you would think that if you were in a lane and you wanted or needed to change lanes and that a dirver behind you would see you and let you into the lane.
Dimitri0809 5 months ago
Do we know that the Peugeot hadn't broken down on the crossing? Could have snapped its cambelt while pulling out of the junction.
pendulumx 5 months ago
@pendulumx Yes we do know that it hadn't broken down. Thanks.
gardenspoon 5 months ago
@gardenspoon How exactly? Unless you stopped and asked you wouldn't know. Some car problems can cause a car to not restart until the engine is cool, so even if you saw the driver pull away, that is no proof the car did not break down.
pendulumx 5 months ago
@pendulumx Well, I saw his passenger jump back in the car and he drove off.
gardenspoon 5 months ago
Should be more of this oln her to highlight the need for car drivers to be aware of how crap their driving really is, I'm a professional driver and have to pass a CPC every 5 years, car drivers get a license and then drive untill they're 70 without having to do any further tests. It ridicolous that this happens. If i undertake a car in lane 1 because the car in lane 2 is only doing 50mph, why am i at fault? Car drivers should by law take a test evry 5 years to keep up to date with new laws.
MrSilverfox333 6 months ago
3:46 brake lights! best practice is in fact to keep your foot on the brake when stopped until you note the vehicle behind you has stopped! this comes from the Advanced Drivers Course.
mikesndbs 6 months ago
@mikesndbs That's exactly what I do, it makes sense, and certainly more sense than leaving your foot there whilst the driver behind is struggling to see. Thanks. :)
gardenspoon 6 months ago 2
@gardenspoon :-) yep, I got the IAM Book how to be a better driver, full of really good tips to staying safe and using less petrol as well! :-) good work on your videos!
mikesndbs 6 months ago
@mikesndbs That's great. I read an advanced driving book when I first passed my test and have always applied the things in there, plus always being aware, anticipating what could happen next has kept me out of trouble ... until I made this video, then I got a lot of abuse, ha ha!!!
BTW, I noticed you tried to do a video response to this before, you're welcome to post it again.
Thanks. :)
gardenspoon 6 months ago
how was the merc a bad driver truck coming guy on bike ?
but yes people don't care on the roads anymore
bigdazzv6 6 months ago
you assume everyone is out to annoy other drivers, when often 1 out of how many thousand cars you will pass in a days recording are actualy in an emergency situation of some kind
headshothazard 6 months ago
If only everyone watched this video.. I know I'm not the best driver but I try to drive safely and courteously, but I fucking hate when people don't use their handbrakes!
rangegod98 6 months ago
@rangegod98 Yes, it is quite thoughtless.
g4rdenspoon 6 months ago
i hate people who park up with their headlights on, especially, as you said, on the wrong side of the road.
Lukeyy19 6 months ago
@Lukeyy19 If they have any idea of how dipped beam works I'm sure they wouldn't, but there are so many ignorant drivers out there.
g4rdenspoon 6 months ago
i had a little something to say at 4:00. maybe the driver of this Audi has an automatic transmision, so he cant just put it into a lower gear.
Lightwader3338 7 months ago
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dont waste ur time posting this shit u cunt ur a boring dickhead. i drive like a cunt to piss off people like you. im 18 and have a vxr aswell. bet u has a shit car
bleedingouttheeyes1 7 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 You've got two choices here; either grow up and end agreeing with me, or kill yourself driving like a dickhead.
gardenspoon 7 months ago 9
@gardenspoon i drive proper ur just a fuking cyclit
bleedingouttheeyes1 2 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 I bet you were born in Norfolk as well
edwinmason1 7 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 So you are 18 and own a Vauxhall, how does this entitle you to drive like a twat?
LeeOUDC 7 months ago 2
@bleedingouttheeyes1 thats called trolling! any 50 yr old guy with white hair and a decent car will fume when they read your post!
Pentdad 7 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 "bet u has a shit car"? This shows the degree of your intelligence, you can't even spell 'have'! Another scary thing about your comment is that for some reason you seem to believe that the better a persons car, the better the driver they are. Absolutely fantastic. It's twats like you that endanger other peoples lives when you come up to someone in a smaller car and HAVE to overtake or tailgate just because "they has shit car".
jbdtaylor 7 months ago 6
@jbdtaylor so what do u have? golf? punto? arsemobile?
yes people with good cars ( i am 18 anjd have bmw 7 series we need to get rid of the shits with the poor rust buckets so u pull up behind and make them moveover to the shoulder where they belong. grow a pair dikwad
bleedingouttheeyes1 2 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 your stupid you know y cause your young and think you know everything but you wont when you get in an accident cause of a bad driver o wait you are one its stuipid to piss other drivers off but you are stuipid so hm you wont learn a thing till something bad happens to you you dumbshit
sasunarufan1290 6 months ago
Respond to this video... hey garden great vid i mean ppl need to learn how to be safe on the road so you did a great jobXD
sasunarufan1290 6 months ago
@sasunarufan1290 It's amazing how many people would prefer to continue with their ignorant ways than to admit fault and learn something. Thanks. :)
g4rdenspoon 6 months ago
@g4rdenspoon no problem =]
sasunarufan1290 6 months ago
@bleedingouttheeyes1 Why so angry man? Plug up your vag and move on with life.
TheTinxE 6 months ago
I applaud you for this video. Without any aggression you constructively point out these all-to-common bad driving habits. Maybe some folks will pay more attention after this!
And thanks for pointing out these over-bright brake lights. Although the criticism should be directed at car makers and the authorities that permit such engineering blunders. Just the same with modern turn indicators under clear, white glass: Almost impossible to see on bright, sunny days!
woodwind314 7 months ago
23 viewers were bad - inconsiderate drivers :-)
antiussentiment 7 months ago
Very good Sir! Please check MY channel of bad Aussie drivers!
Baddriversoz 7 months ago
All very good safety tips, but there's a problem. You present such a sane and logical argument that the bad drivers simply can't understand. "You know what I'm doing, and you know how to avoid me, so what's the problem?" they'll think, and continue driving like garbage. Then again, maybe that's just in America. :)
nychold 8 months ago
@nychold No, you are spot-on. So many just get defensive instead of trying to correct their problems. Thanks. :)
gardenspoon 8 months ago
Whilst your observations and comments are in most cases well explained and should be "common sense" I am not too sure about your suggesting that drivers should release the foot brake and use hand brake to avoid brake light glare at junctions etc. With the brake lights 'on' it tells approaching drivers that the car is either stopped or slowing to stop which provides early warning to approaching drivers to slow down (not just the driver who is directly behind them).
tomburley 8 months ago
@tomburley I keep my foot on the brake until someone is behind, then it I consider to be their job to do the same if they want to keep safe. Of course; the line of traffic and the red light should already be enough.
gardenspoon 8 months ago 2
@gardenspoon And that is the fundemental problem - the assumption that all drivers can, and will always, behave correctly. Part of the reason for the introduction of the upper central rear brake light was to enable drivers to see "through the car in front" to get a better picture of what is happening on the road ahead.
You reliance on other drivers to have fully operational brakes, that work clearly and for them to follow your "last in line shows brakes" theory is not correct road practice.
tomburley 8 months ago
@tomburley Okay, you make a valid point there, but the idea of the video was to point drivers in the direction of thinking about what they do. Also, I stand by the point of brake-lights being far too bright - if you find yourself with red dots being temporarily being burnt into the back of your eyes it can't be a good thing, plus the key to safe driving is observation and not ever-brightening lights.
Thanks for your input. :)
g4rdenspoon 8 months ago
@g4rdenspoon I couldn't agee more with brake lights always seeming to be far to bright....except when it's very misty or in fog. Worse case is in rain at night when all lanes of the motorway ahead of you seem to be totally glowing red (partly because people seem to think that Fog lights should be used in heavy rain)
Maybe modern LED brake lights should strobe or stagger there "bright" cycle?
tomburley 7 months ago
@tomburley That's a good idea. I wonder if there's lens technology available that could make the lights bright from a distance, but much dimmer close up ... that'd be interesting. The point about that red wash across the lanes is interesting, but at least one knows to keep a distance in those circumstances. I agree too about the fog lights in the rain - that is a pain - front or rear. What gets me is when you're behind some and light mist comes over and they slap-on the fogs!!! :0
g4rdenspoon 7 months ago
21 people are bad drivers
EmmaBeeba 8 months ago
@EmmaBeeba 21 in this video?
gardenspoon 8 months ago
@gardenspoon no, there's 21 dislikes :p
EmmaBeeba 8 months ago
@EmmaBeeba Oh I see. Yes, there a lot of people that don't like their faults being pointed out, and would prefer to continue in their ignorance rather than applying a little thought. Thanks.
gardenspoon 8 months ago
jesus, get a girlfriend.
everythingizcool2me 8 months ago
@everythingizcool2me Will that help people drive better... ?
gardenspoon 8 months ago
@gardenspoon never know lol
everythingizcool2me 8 months ago
I was in Utah once on a section of Interstate which had 7 lanes each way. The driver of a Hummer merged into traffic and across all 7 lanes without looking. 3 people nearly crashed during this.
I live in Florida and so there are tons of old people who drive about 10 below the speed limit. Luckily old people all drive the same sort of cars here so you can keep from getting stuck behind them if you keep an eye out.
brianpaton 8 months ago
2:16 : "You know what? Fuck turn signals."
chocolatethundaish 8 months ago
Worst road for me is one leading into Bolton thats not far from the hospital. Its an asian community, and they double park, so that one car actually takes up a lane in the road. For some reason hazard lighst are used as if this makes it legal. Imagine you have cars on your right and infront of you is a parked car in the middle of the road... there must be so many accidents.
Pentdad 8 months ago
you missed the U turners and the guys that are right on your pumper with no intention to pass. this happenes to me when were up a hill at a red light and some idiots give no more than 2 inches space from their front bumper to my cars nack bumper. thats stupid when people with standard cars sometimes roll backwoeds before they move forward when the lights turn green
strapinhotpockets 9 months ago
the audi going downhill did nothing wrong, seriously. My car has automatic gearbox aswell and switching lower gears is not possible, so i HAVE to use breaks. And break lights on dont necessary mean that some one is stopping, but it does give you an idea that there might be something hazardous ahead so you should be aware as well. Oh and apply handbrake when stopping? Come on, this is bullshit, if LED lights hurts your eyes put on sunglasses or something.
kr0pp 9 months ago
@kr0pp Put sunglasses on ... what ...? This is an advise video for those that drive badly, and how easily one can drive better. it doesn't seem to help the apathetic ignoramuses that I'd hoped for.
gardenspoon 9 months ago
@gardenspoon what i am saying is that not applying handbrake at red lights or stop signs and driving downhill while braking is NOT bad driving.
kr0pp 8 months ago
@kr0pp It's thoughtless driving, that leads to bad driving.
g4rdenspoon 8 months ago
Mostly nitpicks. Apply handbrake for prolonged stops? Don't brake down hills? Someone parking slightly crooked? Mini driver blocking delivery drivers? A few feet ahead the whole side street was open. The M-class driver was faced by a cyclist and a truck around a blind curve. They applied brakes as most drivers would in that situation.
Come to America if you want to see some truly bad driving.
fuguf1sh 9 months ago
@fuguf1sh you drive better in america than you think. Go to russia to witness some astonishlingly bad driving, the sad thing is...it can get even worse than russia (india, pakistan etc.)
kr0pp 9 months ago
@fuguf1sh Nitpicks; maybe, but in this country the standards are set for a reason, those ignoring the common sense out-lined in this video are idiots too.
gardenspoon 9 months ago
Nice vid. I can really relate to it as i spend most of my life on the road and these are most of my pet hates! You just forgot to mention the people who think they don't need to indicate on roundabouts, the people who pull out infront of you then drive ridiculously slow or the people that think every road is a 40 mph limit! ha ha. it's a shame these people can't take public transport and leave the roads clear for us professionals.. atleast then insurance premiums wouldn't be sky high!!
discobeat85 9 months ago
@discobeat85 Opinion is pretty much divided on this video: there are those that agree and those that cannot see the points I am making; glad you agree, thanks.
gardenspoon 9 months ago
See my latest vid - what I recorded today in York. I was just complaining about his dangerous driving and it was eclipsed!
gilesey3 9 months ago
You can't rely on engine braking to maintain speed while going down hill, diesels and turbo cars don't have as strong a braking effect. Going down some steep hills in first gear I still cover the brakes to control speed. Modern brakes shouldn't overheat, and you can brake constantly forever as long as the discs are losing heat faster than it's being generated. I really wouldn't consider this a bad drivign habbit. Just keep your eyes on the road ahead of the car you're following.
kingpinsam1 9 months ago
@kingpinsam1 I have a turbo diesel, and while it doesn't have the same engine braking as some of the petrol engine cars I owned before it still works. Although the brakes on modern cars are better at dealing with constant braking they are not perfect, also, you'll still not be able to warn anyone behind should you need to brake hard.
gardenspoon 9 months ago
good point on the cruising down hill with breaks on i always do that , warning lights are kinda useless when u do that.
milldabeast519 9 months ago
@milldabeast519 You'd think this bit of advise would be as clear as it gets, but the message has been misunderstood so much - I'm amazed... Thanks
gardenspoon 9 months ago
it's cuz your in england. it's proven that 98% of down syndrome kids live in england.
NeufNeufUn 10 months ago
You are absolutely right! And in the States some people have the same behavior.
I have a camera fixed in my car for a few days so far and I already caught a few that really should go on youtube for shame. And I will compile a similar video soon.
DocentUSA 10 months ago
@DocentUSA Thanks, you go for it, it shouldn't take too long to get a good few examples.
gardenspoon 9 months ago
@gardenspoon Two videos uploaded, more are coming :-)
One of them is a video-response to this.
DocentUSA 9 months ago
brakes wont over heat under constant light braking,nor will the brake fluid boil.
maybe learn how things work before commenting on them??
old people should be banned,peolpe that cant park should get fined,and people that drive around slowly filming others and moaning about them need slapping.
sripower 10 months ago
@sripower Yes they will I have seen it for myself. I had a slightly sticky caliper once and the fluid woul boil very quickly - it's a fact - it's a well known fact.
For your information: I don't drive slowly at all.
gardenspoon 10 months ago
@gardenspoon no they wont,if you have a sticky caliper then maybe,but if your such a safe driver why are you driving round with defective brakes you moron,your moaning about others driving then you admit to driving a defective and possibly dangerous vehicle.
sripower 10 months ago
@sripower I didn't leave it that way, I fixed it. Anyway, I see no point in talking to you as you are obviously the type of dickhead that displays all of the bad habits I mention in my video. Of all the comments I've recieved so far there seems to be two types - those that make an effort to drive as well as they can, and those that see no point. The latter make stupid remarks that show their ignorance.
Thank you.
gardenspoon 10 months ago 2
@sripower Yes, moron, even light CONSTANT (key operating word there) braking will overheat a braking system. They're designed to stop your car, not to regulate speed, fuckstick. Read your driver's manual before you post your ignorance on the internet.
Gamezalot 9 months ago
@sripower you can already get fined for bad parking.
gaz10101 9 months ago
"is" hundreds? ARE!
nutdip 10 months ago
@nutdip What?
gardenspoon 10 months ago
The same thing happens here in the states. The other night I was almost hit by someone who did not have their hedlights on when they should have. My car has daytime running lights that turn on automatically when I start the car.
hunhun23 10 months ago
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Kellettwm 10 months ago
@Kellettwm I'm not surprised you removed your comment; it was a bit stupid wasn't it?
gardenspoon 10 months ago
Its actually painful to know there is people like you living in this world. Jesus, are you married?
2cartera 11 months ago
@2cartera I think Jesus is dead...
gardenspoon 11 months ago
You know what gardenspoon, let me summarise for you, and I mean it with the upmost respect, from one human to another:
"Pull your head out of your ass, you pompous pommy git"
podraigporridge 11 months ago
@podraigporridge Thanks
gardenspoon 10 months ago
@gardenspoon Sorry :/
podraigporridge 10 months ago
i'd hate to know u in person
mejia1911 11 months ago
@mejia1911 Great...
gardenspoon 11 months ago
1:15 what obstruction is the driver causing ? none as far as I can see, cars can easily drive around the vehicle.
1:20 I suggest you ask the petrol stations to provide parking spaces then !
1:40 again how do you know the driver wasnt loading or unloading ? which is allowable on double yellows, if he were on the zig zags then different matter as he would be causing an obstruction to the crossing users which is an offence.
muckychimney 11 months ago
@muckychimney To asners your questions:
1. I got around him, but there was an obstruction - cars wanting to pull out from the left would find me in the way. It is of course unecessary for this driver to park, and basically lazy.
2. The petrol station has plenty of spaces.
3. The driver wasn't unloading - that I can forgive - it is simply laziness and arrogance. The car isn't difficult for me to get around, but so many times a bus can't, and we end up with a queue of traffic.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
0:36 why is the driver arrogant ? may be they are disabled and are allowed to park there, maybe they are loading or unloading ?
0:50 may be theres nowhere else to park for them, I myself have to park on an A road which does cause problems...I have no choice !
1:03 not the greatest of places to park...but then again are they parked ? the drivers side window is clearly open so they may well have been waiting ?
1:13 looks to me as thought they are picking up / loading ?
muckychimney 11 months ago
Im not sure what most of these cars are doing wrong?
Honestly, you are being pedantic.
podraigporridge 11 months ago
@podraigporridge What they are doing wrong is in the narration. However, if you can't SEE what's wrong here then your driving skills are obviously lacking.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
@gardenspoon No gardenspoon. The fact that I am viewing this video means that I agree with you on a certain level. It also means that I consider myself to be a driver that knows what they are doing, and therefore considers everyone else to be stupid (lets face it, they are)
But crapping on about brakes overheating.... seriously. I would say about 5 percent of Automatic drivers would EVER drop the gear whilst going down hill.
I'm just saying mate, you should lighten up.
podraigporridge 11 months ago
i wish lot of people past the driving test
gocountry1391 11 months ago
@gocountry1391 I'm sure most people do, but they forget some of the most basic stuff very quickly.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
Agree with everything except the Audi A5 it is possible that it is an automatic and you cant slow it down by selecting a lower gear you have to brake
NYEChannel 11 months ago
@NYEChannel You can still control the gears in an automatic, although it's rare you see anyone do it. Thanks.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
You call any of that bad driving?
Spend a few weeks in Bradford and you will see what real BAD driving is!!! You'll be lucky if you make it out with your car in one piece.
There was some rather thoughtless and inconsiderate driving here, but compared to what I'm used to seeing, this is like watching someone complain for 5 minutes about a light drizzle when I am used to dealing with a monsoon. Almost funny.
soundseeker63 11 months ago
@soundseeker63 I'm sure you are right, but really bad driving starts with being careless. Thanks.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
It doesnt matter where you park when in supermarket car parks.
muckychimney 11 months ago
@muckychimney It doesn't matter... why not? Personally, I park as far away from other cars as possible.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
@gardenspoon park where ever you like in supermarket car parks because lines and signs are completely meaningless in them, lines and signs and even the disabled bays etc arent worth the paint they are marked with, they are only there for show and as a part of the original planning application.
muckychimney 11 months ago
@muckychimney What's wrong with parking within the lines, and leaving whoever you are parked next some room to open their door? People at the supermarket really piss me off. Those people who leave their trolley resting against someones bumper, and lazy sods who use the disabled bays when they have no blue badge. People can be very ignorant.
gardenspoon 11 months ago
I have never agreed so much with a video before. I was constantly laughing and nodding my head in agreement. Most of the things i see on the road are downright dangerous, and spend ages wondering how they past their test. I am glad, in a strange way, to know that i am not alone in witnessing stupidity on the roads.
burkey2112 1 year ago
@burkey2112 Thank you, good to meet someone else who believes we should try to keep ours skills, rather than not giving a toss.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@silver108angel Another positive comment, maybe there is hope for us car drivers afterall :)
gardenspoon 1 year ago
3:45 i completely agree!! It is bloody annoying
TeJero99 1 year ago
@TeJero99 Thanks, I wish people would agree though.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
is that all this videos about is peoples bad parking what a load of shit
SWMIKE100 1 year ago
@SWMIKE100 That didn't make any sense
gardenspoon 1 year ago
I think its important that you get laid asap.
TheOneNo20 1 year ago
@TheOneNo20 How will that help people pay more attention?
gardenspoon 1 year ago
This guy must have a lot of time on his hands. Really following people to make a point. Come drive in Phoenix
Lmurder187 1 year ago
@Lmurder187 No, this footage was made in my regular drives, I wasn't following anyone.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
guy braking at the traffic lights and the audi going downhill could have been automatics...
perniciousgreg 1 year ago
@perniciousgreg Automatics have hand-brakes too, and all have the option to hold in a lower gear
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon agreed!
perniciousgreg 1 year ago
i should move from america O.O i went to LA and i make those drivers look like fools O.O i always leave atleast 50 + feet infront of me ... where the others 5 feet is normal O.O i saw some guy driving next to me texting on his phone ... 40 seconds ... my mom was looking at him and timing ... 40 seconds he never looked up at the road
acrock21 1 year ago
@acrock21 40 secs witihout looking... either the road was arrow-straight or he was stationary! thanks :)
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon LA 210 and we were going about 40 mph in heavy traffic its not bullshit man this guy was crazy
acrock21 1 year ago
Agree that those LED brake lights are way too bright as are the LED traffic lights newly installed on a roundabout near where I live. Also agree about those idiots who park on the wrong side of the road with their headlights on...as at 4:35
TheDepotCat 1 year ago
@TheDepotCat Thanks. What bothers me about these LED lights is that your eyes will adjust to this brightness, and that isn't such a good thing in the dark; it makes ill-lit road objects more difficult to see, and my eyesight is good, but there are many that don't see that well.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon My friend works on the railways and they have got LED signals on some lines. Because they are so bright most drivers cannot look at them at night...They just pull the sun blind down. Those that do apparently complain that when they blink the light is ingrained into their eyes like a flash from a camera. As you say they are constantly having to get used to bright lights and then darkness leading to fatigue....
TheDepotCat 1 year ago
@gardenspoon Those LED railway signals are very bright so they can be seen in direct sunlight. But drivers complain that they are too bright at night. Despite that brightness apparently they don't shine out through the fog as the old filament signals do. Management are aware, so what are they doing...erm...installing even more of them..!! even in tunnels where the sun dosn't shine..!!!! I don't know what the Unions are doing about it. Better not mention the train Co. that my friend works for.
TheDepotCat 1 year ago
Agree that those LED brake lights are way too bright as are the LED traffic lights newly installed on a roundabout near where I live. Also agree about those idiots who park on the wrong side of the road with their headlights on...as at 4:35. I wouldn't license some car drivers to push a shopping trolley.
TheDepotCat 1 year ago
I meant to say that " People like YOU come under that category! That's all i've got to say! "
B4GR1X 1 year ago
@B4GR1X I see. Well you are completely wrong, I drive in a defensive manner, but I don't drive slowly, or get in anyone's way, I drive in such a way where I constantly thinking, and that's why I've made a video like this, because how unimportant you see some of my issues with the people drive - they are the kind of things I spot and and know that they can improve. If that's all you've got to say that's fine with me, because you are not making a good argument, and I think you know it.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
Pointless video, what a sad guy who ever made this!
B4GR1X 1 year ago
@B4GR1X Pointless? Obviously you don't think it matters if you drive like an ignorant tosser.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon Some point's you made are valid, but some point's are stupid. For example when you decide to turn your light's off when your at traffic light's to prove a point to the vehicle infront of you because his brake light's are blinding you. Firstly i don't think any one give's a fuk that you turn your light's off, secondly you need to go spec saver's if your getting blinded by brake light. Twat.
B4GR1X 1 year ago
@B4GR1X Well I'm glad you think that some of my points are valid, that's a start. Now, brake lights, I will always apply my handrake at the traffic lights to avoid dazzling the driver behind, I think it's common curtosy. On occasion I have know other drivers notice me turn of my lights and do something about it, regardless, the fact I have mentioned it in this video may help some people to think a little bit more. continued...
gardenspoon 1 year ago
...continued.
However, the kind of people that go around calling people 'twats' for pointing something that only takes a little common sense and thought are unlikey to change any of their bad habits. So, I will presume that either you cannot drive, or don't give a shit about imrpoving your skills.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon No in my opinion the brake light's don't blind me or any one i've known , so your just going abit over the top on that.
B4GR1X 1 year ago
@B4GR1X You don't drive do you?
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon Let me tell you that OVER cautious driver's cause more accident's then cautions driver's because their so worried about hitting something and have no confidence. People like come under that category! That's all i've got to say!
B4GR1X 1 year ago
@B4GR1X I'd agree; over-cautious drivers do cause accidents, they get in the way, they are a pain. But in your comment you've just said that you are an over-cautios driver.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
Spot on Vid mate, Well done
M4OON 1 year ago
@M4OON Thank you very much :)
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon U are naive gardenspoon, u ever been to Indonesia? u shuld check out the traffic there and the way people drive. ull be makin video every second ur in a car. naive little boy with his little camera. see the world before makin a fool outta urself
JoeCaliforniah 1 year ago
@JoeCaliforniah No I haven't, this is about bad driving in the UK; somewhere you'd expect some standards. Thanks for you pointless comment.
gardenspoon 1 year ago
@gardenspoon thx for trying too hard.
JoeCaliforniah 1 year ago